Sharpe Pritchard promotes three to partner in 2024 round

Sharpe Pritchard has promoted three lawyers to partner with effect from 2 April 2024.

They are:

• Lillee Reid-Hunt (Real Estate)
• Ryan Copeland (Corporate), and 
• Jonathan Blunden (Dispute Resolution)

Rachel Murray-Smith will meanwhile be joining the equity partnership.

The firm said the promotions underscore its commitment to “fostering a culture of excellence and being an employer of choice within the legal industry, exemplifying our dedication to retaining and nurturing the finest legal talent through continuous support and professional development”.

Justin Mendelle, Senior Partner at Sharpe Pritchard, said: “Congratulations to our three new partners and to Rachel on becoming an equity partner. This is a significant step in their careers and I’m incredibly proud and pleased for them all. They will continue to be fantastic ambassadors for the firm.”

The appointments came as Sharpe Pritchard announced that Timothy Farr had become its new managing partner, succeeding Julia Rudin, who had been in the role for seven years.